Kohli had injured himself while diving to stop the ball at the boundary during the third Test between India and Australia in Ranchi last month, and had to miss the final Test in Dharamshala. He also had to sit out for RCB’s first three games this season and Shane Watson was given captaincy duties.

His return, along with the good form shown by AB de Villiers on his return, will be a huge confidence booster for RCB heading into their clash against Mumbai and further on into the tournament.